8.30.12 eternal art show at Caramel
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eternal
recent works by Reiko Renee Tate
Opening Reception
Thursday, August 30, 2012
6:00 - 9:00pm
Caramel
1603 U Street, NW | Washington, DC 20009
Caramel is a creatively charming boutique featuring unique clothing and accessories
for women and men from local, national and international designers.
Reiko Renee Tate presents “eternal,” a collection of recent works at Caramel (caramelfashion.com) on view Thursday, August 30th through Friday, October 5th. The collection features brightly colored mixed media and abstract expressionist paintings. You’re invited to join the artist for an opening reception Thursday, August 30th, 6-9pm. The event is free and open to the public.
A portion of art sales will benefit the Loving Me Conference. Sponsored by the DC Metro Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College, the Loving Me Conference is a one-day event for girls in grades 8 - 11 teaching them how to recognize and appreciate their unique beauty, build sisterhood, use positive forms of expression, and develop their professionalism. To make a donation to the conference, click here.
Click here to see paintings included in the show.
recent works by Reiko Renee Tate
Opening Reception
Thursday, August 30, 2012
6:00 - 9:00pm
Caramel
1603 U Street, NW | Washington, DC 20009
Caramel is a creatively charming boutique featuring unique clothing and accessories
for women and men from local, national and international designers.
Reiko Renee Tate presents “eternal,” a collection of recent works at Caramel (caramelfashion.com) on view Thursday, August 30th through Friday, October 5th. The collection features brightly colored mixed media and abstract expressionist paintings. You’re invited to join the artist for an opening reception Thursday, August 30th, 6-9pm. The event is free and open to the public.
A portion of art sales will benefit the Loving Me Conference. Sponsored by the DC Metro Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College, the Loving Me Conference is a one-day event for girls in grades 8 - 11 teaching them how to recognize and appreciate their unique beauty, build sisterhood, use positive forms of expression, and develop their professionalism. To make a donation to the conference, click here.
Click here to see paintings included in the show.
Directions
Caramel is located a few blocks from the U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo stop on the Yellow and Green lines. Metered street parking is available.
Caramel is located a few blocks from the U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo stop on the Yellow and Green lines. Metered street parking is available.
For more information, contact Reiko at reiko@reikorenee.com or 202.649.0781.
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Artist Bio
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Reiko Renee Tate began exploring art at a young age. In high school, Reiko focused primarily on painting and pottery. A graduate of Spelman College, Reiko studied painting, art history and Economics in college. Her post-college art studies include commercial art, pottery and paper arts.
Her professional background includes fine art, stationery design, marketing and event design. After graduating college, Reiko put her artistic aspirations on the back-burner and worked in management consulting and marketing in San Francisco, Atlanta and Washington, DC. In 2001 she started ReikoRenee Creations, creating hand-crafted jewelry and original artwork and selling her creations at arts festivals throughout the southeast. In 2010, she launched Studio ReikoRenee, LLC, an art and design studio. In addition to fine art, Studio ReikoRenee ventures include Fun+Art+Wine, an art and wine focused events company, MerciBunches, a stationery design studio and Fun+Art+Fun, a company specializing in family-friendly art events. Her work can be found in private residences and corporations throughout the United States. Reiko currently resides in Washington, DC. |
Artist Statement
My artwork is my truest, most authentic personal expression, often reflecting my inspirations, mindset and feelings. The perpetual daydream that exists within my head is reflected in themes of nature, love, harmony and feel-good-ness in my work. Unlike my verbal, written and personal interactions that are managed based on social constructs, training and desired outcomes, my artwork remains as my most unfiltered personal expression.
My intent is to create art that is positive, simple and colorful. My fascination with color is evident in every work and I enjoy working on canvas with acrylic paints and non-traditional media. Experimenting with different materials is something I have always enjoyed. In different works, I have used acrylic paint, glue, tape, baking flour, paper and glass and LED lights. I love creating art that invites the viewer to interact with the art, to feel compelled to reach out and touch the work. Whether it is a painting of flowers, a family or an abstract, I want people to look at my paintings and feel happy, calm and peaceful. |